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LHC murder suicide under investigation

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CAROLINA CERVANTES

Caroline Cervantes, of Kingman, died Friday, June 18, 2021. She was 82. Mrs. Cervantes was born Jan. 14, 1939 in Apache, Ariz. The family contact is her grandson Joseph Anthony Cervantes. A service will be held Thursday, June 24, at 10 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Funeral Home with internment following at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

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Budget reform shot down

MOHAVE COUNTY -A proposal to reduce the primary property tax rate and replace the revenue with a quarter cent sales tax died at Monday’s Mohave County board of supervisors meeting in Kingman. It was District 5 Supervisor Ron Gould who fired the missile that torpedoed the tax reform. Gould told board members he despises property taxes and supports the notion of reducing them through a sales tax hike. He explained, however, that he cannot support the plan because future boards of supervisors could unravel the current board’s intent and kick the property tax rate back up. “I’ve seen this happen. It happened in Lake Havasu…

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Resilient Arizona helps state residents and communities recover from the psychological effects of COVID-19

Dear Editor, As the coronavirus pandemic lurches through its unwelcome second year and our state, country, and the world continue to suffer its effects, the mental health toll taken on individuals, families, and entire communities is undeniable. And that’s where the Resilient Arizona Crisis Counseling Program can help. Resilient Arizona provides 100% free and confidential support and connections to resources for Arizonans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. State residents can simply call 2-1-1 to connect with a Resilient Arizona crisis counseling provider or visit ResilientArizona.org. Services – including supportive crisis counseling, education, development of coping skills, and connection to appropriate resources…

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New Filiberto’s on pause

KINGMAN – Kingman area residents historically have enthusiastically bull rushed a new business, particularly eateries, but they’ll have to wait until July to dine in the new Filiberto’s store next to Dutch Bros on Stockton Hill Road. City officials said a Certificate of Occupancy for the 2,400 sq. ft. building issued on May 20. The completed store, however, sits vacant without signage and its windows are free of any information about a timetable for opening or employment opportunity. The Filiberto’s ghost town stands in stark contrast to Dutch Bros next door, which bustled with hiring and training activity in advance…

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